Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet.
What is Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet used for?
Enter section text here INDICATIONS AND USAGE - OPANA ER is an opioid agonist indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain in patients requiring continuous around-the-clock opioid treatment for an extended period of time. (1) - Not intended for use as an as needed analgesic. Not indicated in the immediate post-operative period or if the pain is mild or not expected to persist for an extended period of time. (1)
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE OPANA ER is indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain in patients requiring continuous, around-the-clock opioid treatment for an extended period of time. Limitations of Usage OPANA ER is not intended for use as an as needed analgesic. OPANA ER is not indicated for pain in the immediate post-operative period if the pain is mild, or not expected to persist for an extended period of time. OPANA ER is only indicated for post-operative use if the patient is already receiving the drug prior to surgery or if the post-operative pain is expected to be moderate or severe and persist for an extended period of time. Physicians should individualize treatment, moving from parenteral to oral analgesics as appropriate. (See American Pain Society guidelines).
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
Our analysis of Oxymorphone hydrochloride which are active ingredients in Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet indicates that Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet is dangerous to use in breastfeeding. We strongly recommend you to go through detailed analysis of Oxymorphone hydrochloride as below and do not use Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet during breastfeeding.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers 8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether oxymorphone is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs, including some opioids, are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when OPANA ER is administered to a nursing woman. Infants exposed to OPANA ER through breast milk should be monitored for excess sedation and respiratory depression. Withdrawal symptoms can occur in breast-fed infants when maternal administration of an opioid analgesic is stopped, or when breast-feeding is stopped.
Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys
CAS Number: 76-41-5
No data are available on the use of oxymorphone during breastfeeding. Maternal use of oral narcotics during breastfeeding can cause infant drowsiness, central nervous system depression and even death. Newborn infants seem to be particularly sensitive to the effects of even small dosages of narcotic analgesics. Once the mother's milk comes in, it is best to provide pain control with a nonnarcotic analgesic and limit maternal intake of oral oxymorphone to a few days at low dosages, with close infant monitoring. If the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing difficulties, or limpness, a physician should be contacted immediately. Other agents are preferred over oxymorphone during breastfeeding.
Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Oxymorphone hydrochloride and Breastfeeding
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What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet?
You should immediately inform your health care provider about Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet usage and your breastfeeding interval after usage of . If you feel baby is having abnormal behavior or any other health issue please call 911 immediately or contact nearest medical emergency center.
My health care provider has asked me to use Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet, what to do?
Please double check with your doctor if he is aware of your breastfeeding stratus, Ask your doctor if there is any safe alternative of Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet. Check with your doctor if you shall temporally stop breastfeeding. You may go for second opinion as well. Still after all of this if your doctor still recommends Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet then go for it as they have access on more detailed medical and scientific information and they understand your individual medical situation much better.
If I am using Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Extreme level of monitoring required as Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet could be dangerous for kid.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Opana Er | Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablet in breastfeeding?
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week